The 3rd work is a suite. Originally the 2nd work for piano, the 6th for string quartet; arr. by the composer. Compact disc. Program notes by Michael Steinberg and Michael Tilson Thomas, and biographical notes on the conductor (11 p.) inserted in container. London Symphony Orchestra; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor. Recorded Apr. 22-23, 1996, at EMI Studio 1, Abbey Road, London.
Contents:
The Star spangled banner / harmonized & orchestrated by Stravinsky (1:50) -- Circus polka : composed for a young elephant (3:24) -- Ode : Triptychon : for orchestra (10:17) -- Scherzo à la russe : symphonic version (3:56) -- Scènes de ballet (17:32) -- Concertino for twelve instruments (6:31) -- Agon : ballet for twelve dancers (23:52) -- Greeting prelude : for the eightieth birthday of Pierre Monteux (:49) -- Canon (on a Russian popular tune) (:49) -- Variations : Aldous Huxley in memoriam (5:51).
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